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In The Spotlight

There’s no easy road to the top. Meeting these promising young sportspersons from our region also revealed that family, not institutional support, has been key to their success. But there are still miles to go. Are our Sports Departments listening?

Dream On

In a State marred by poor public health and education indicators, Navodaya Vidyalayas are ensuring that all children have a chance at a better future.

Eastward Ho!

Is the Act East Policy old wine in a new bottle or has the policy reinvented itself to effect strategic changes?

Poa Mecca- A Pilgrimage Site For Muslims, Hindus And Buddhists

Poa Mecca in Assam’s Hajo is a pilgrimage shrine for people of all faiths.

The Hills Are Alive...

A festival guide for Northeast music lovers who are looking for a special experience.

The Heritage: A Slice Of Kohima'S Past

The old DC Bungalow in Kohima has been kept alive as ‘The Heritage’ to remind locals and out-of-towners of Garrison Hill’s glorious past.

Lakme Fashion Week Comes To Guwahati

For the first time, auditions were held in the city, giving a platform to new, fresh faces in a case of better late than never.

The ‘Dhing express'

Tracing the journey of a determined girl from a small village in Assam who went on to become the first Indian to win gold in a track event at the world stage.

Game, Set, Match!

A TV network in Mizoram is winning viewers over by airing matches during primetime.

Co-Working Spaces: Giving A Home To Entrepreneurs

Co-working spaces in small towns become a place of interest and inspiration for passersby and local denizens.

Of Prayers And Ecological Footprints

The mushrooming of pandals in the city has started to affect the ecological footprint.

A Cafe With A Difference

We find out what is so special about Hope Café and Bakery located in Dimapur.

Fighting Cancer Arunachal Shows The Way

Arunachal Pradesh is facing a high cancer burden as a result of the wide disparity in diagnosis and treatment of cancers

ATAL Conclave 2018 Arunachal Rising

Public participation is one of the most important elements in any blooming democracy and when 40% of the population of a state is youth between the age group of 18-30 years, it becomes extremely important that the needs and demands of this population is represented in the policy-making process of the government.

Tripura Panchayat Polls Encore BJP

BJP won unopposed 96 percent of the Gram Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti seats and all the 18 Zilla Parishad seats

The Shooting Star

An exclusive interview with 16-year-old Hridoy Hazarika who is beginning to make a mark in shooting sports

50 Things To Do In Northeast India

We put together a list of things that you should definitely see, do and taste, to truly experience all that the region has to offer.

Vintage Dak Bungalow Wooing Tourists In Cherrapunjee

Café Cherrapunjee is a great place for travellers to grab a bite and get a history lesson, all at the same time.

Starting A Conversation About Food

Sayan Deori is using his Instagram account to get foodies, especially millennials, to explore and appreciate indigenous food.

The New Face Of Guwahati Airport

Efforts are ongoing to enhance the experience of passengers passing through Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Banking On Orchids

Meghalaya is now home to a first-of-its-kind orchidarium that hopes to attracts locals and tourists alike.

Opposition Parties Form A United Front

In Sikkim, opposition parties have come together under ‘United Sikkimese Forum’ to challenge the Sikkim Democratic Front.

Guwahati's Pride

From a meagre footfall of 70 people in the first queer parade held in Guwahati in 2014 to almost 700 in the parade this year, LGBTQ activism in the city has come of age. But the apathy of general masses still rankles.

In Search Of The Magic Carpet

A World Heritage Site, Bukhara is a great spot to get your fill of Islamic art and architecture.

Tussle For Bodoland

Ranjan Daimary along with nine other members of NDFB are sentenced to life time imprisonment for the 2008 serial bomb blast.

A Touch Of Divinity

One of Guwahati’s oldest libraries is home to classic books about different faiths and religions.

Rooted Rhythms

Naga-Indian artiste Seysei hopes to represent eastern cultures in the American music scene.

Assam Police' Tech-Savvy Wit Woos Netizens

With people of all ages getting their daily dose of updates on social media, Assam Police is cleverly using its social media handles to connect with the public through witty and informative tweets

Annyeonghaseyo Korea

Considering that Seoul is approximately 3,535 kilometeres from Guwahati, it was a rather special event for K-pop fans when popular band KARD performed live at Shilpagram

Preserving Northeast's Textile Heritage

We find out what it takes to weave an entrepreneurial ecosystem for the textile heritage of the Northeast